? increase fluid intake to what?

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I am doing a care plan for ineffective airway clearance r/t bronchospasm... nursing action: increase fluids to keep secretions thin... so, my question is increase fluids to how much? I have two med surg books, many others and all they say is increase fluids..not how much. I have searched online also and can not find a specific (or general) amount. If anyone knows how much I'd be thankful if you could help me.

Bo

Specializes in er, pediatric er.

If the patient does not have congestive heart failure or any other condition which would cause one to take on water, I always put in my care plans to increase fliud intake to >1000 cc's during the shift.

Boe

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Thank you.

Bo

Michelle St

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I have in the past wrote: Since the pateint currently isnt on any fluid restrictions, and isnt expierencing any renal failure/problems. That Ideally The pateint would drink 8 8oz glasses of water a day for hydration. I also mentioned that the pateint should limit caffeine consumption as its a diuretic. Hopefully that helps, my instructors in the past have liked it.

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